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Defence Forces offer olive branches to ‘keep peace, not enforce it’

Nestled among the hills of south Lebanon is a little known corner of Ireland where peacekeepers have been faithfully operating for decades. It is a juxtaposition of scenic olive trees and sunshine, alongside destroyed towns and villages and the ...

27 Mar 2025 at 11:00

National News

Irish peacekeepers facing aggression in south Lebanon amid conflict

Irish peacekeepers have faced anger and aggression amid frustration at the UN in south Lebanon following recent devastation in the region. Scores of people fled villages and towns in south Lebanon, and also across the border in north Israel, ...

27 Mar 2025 at 14:37

National News

Group calls for extension of Defence Forces tribunal deadline

Fear, mistrust and a lack of psychological supports may contribute to Defence Forces personnel missing a deadline to provide statements to an inquiry, a representative group has said. The Women of Honour support group for former and current ...

29 Sept 2024 at 08:00

National News

Ireland cannot unilaterally withdraw from Lebanon peacekeeping duties – Martin

Ireland cannot unilaterally withdraw from peacekeeping duties in Lebanon, the Tanaiste has insisted. There are currently 379 Irish Defence Forces personnel serving with the UN’s Unifil mission in south Lebanon. Micheal Martin said the ...

02 Oct 2024 at 21:38

National News

Tanaiste appoints chair of new oversight body for Defence Forces

Professor Brian MacCraith will be the chair of the External Oversight Body of the Defence Forces as part of six appointments made by Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Micheal Martin. The establishment of the External Oversight Body ...

05 Apr 2023 at 14:55

Northern Ireland

Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

The Government has agreed to establish a statutory inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination in the Defence Forces, as recommended by an independent report. The independent review group’s (IRG) ...

28 Mar 2023 at 15:31

National News

PICTURES: Take a look behind the scenes at one of Ireland's largest military bases

The Irish Defence Forces marked the 100-year anniversary of the Transport Corps in a special event held at the Curragh Camp in Co Kildare on Thursday. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Celebrating ...

12 Sept 2024 at 16:47

National News

Irish Defence Forces ‘barely tolerates women’, review told

Almost 90% of female respondents to an independent review of the Irish Defence Forces said they had experienced some form of sexual harassment. The independent review group’s (IRG) report found a “discernible pattern of ...

28 Mar 2023 at 18:25

National News

Body of 'hero' Irish soldier Robert Deegan recovered from Ukraine frontlines

A body believed to be that of former Irish soldier Robert Deegan, who was killed fighting in Ukraine last month, has been recovered by members of his unit near the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. 29-year-old ...

17 Oct 2024 at 11:05

National News

PICTURES: Guns, tanks and bazookas - inside tour of one of Ireland's largest military bases

13 Sept 2024 at 14:03

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